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"A short stretch of the westbound side of Ilkeston Road is closed, between the junction with Lenton Boulevard and Stansfield Street. There will be two diversion routes for traffic heading west, out of the city centre.

"Motorists can take Derby Road and Middleton Boulevard or go via Ilkeston Road, Derby Road and Middleton Boulevard. Eastbound traffic, heading into the city centre, is not affected.

Traffic in Derby Road, Nottingham

Traffic in Derby Road

17:59David Pittam

Traffic is queuing in Derby Road

Ilkeston Road

17:57David Pittam

Traffic is described as 'absolutely ridiculous'

Jake Watling, 21, who lives in Lenton and works for BT said: “I’m fortunate that I did not get the bus today. It looks unpleasant and hectic. I have lived here for three years and I have never seen anything like this. It is absolutely ridiculous.”

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'I got off the bus because it was quicker to walk'

Dami Babalola, 18, a student at the university of Nottingham who lives in the city centre said: “I could not be bothered to wait. This is a lot worse than normal. “I have got off the bus because it was quicker to walk. I’ve never done that before.”